I Got You (I Feel Good)
James Brown
Alternative embedded performance: James Brown — I Got You (I Feel Good), Live 8 (2005). The preferred recording remains linked on YouTube.
First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 RHYTHMCan you copy the main short pattern?
Sentence stemThe main rhythm is ___.
Vocabulary
- short
- repeated
- syncopated
- punchy
2 ARTICULATIONHow would you describe the singer’s delivery?
Sentence stemThe singer sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- sharp
- energetic
- clipped
- powerful
3 STRUCTUREWhere does the pattern return?
Sentence stemThe pattern returns in ___.
Vocabulary
- the verse
- the chorus
- between vocal lines
- the ending
4 TIMBREWhich instruments make the groove sound bright, deep or punchy?
Sentence stemThe ___ sounds ___ and helps the groove ___.
Vocabulary
- horns
- guitar
- bass
- drums
- bright
- deep
- punchy
5 DYNAMICSHow do sudden accents and stops change the energy?
Sentence stemThe music feels ___ when ___.
Vocabulary
- more energetic
- tense
- exciting
- the band accents
- the sound stops
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
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